YEARLY HIGH
12.1788 LBP
YEARLY LOW
11.5023 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7601 LBP

2017 JMD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 12.1788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 11.5023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6765 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7046 to the December average rate of 12.1158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.1788 was down 3.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.6061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 60,894 LBP
2016 Average 60,364 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 57,511 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,382.35 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.1666
11.5574
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to LBP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11.6779, compared to 11.8422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.4631 LBP (High: 12.0128 / Low: 11.5497). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1192 LBP (High: 11.7663 / Low: 11.6472).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4631
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1192

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1716 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1716

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 12.1158) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.7058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4100 (+3.50%).

2017 Avg (December) 12.1158
2016 Avg (December) 11.7058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7821 11.6008 11.7046
February 11.8117 11.6402 11.7182
March 11.7596 11.6201 11.6915
April 11.7663 11.6472 11.6883
May 11.7477 11.5542 11.6565
June 11.6987 11.5023 11.6081
July 11.8803 11.6097 11.7416
August 11.9040 11.6861 11.7915
September 11.7910 11.5057 11.6199
October 12.0128 11.5497 11.7991
November 12.0728 11.8890 11.9853
December 12.1788 12.0134 12.1158